Ancona torpedoed by submarine. many perish at sea
The Italian liner Ancona, with 482 passengers and 160 crew, was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine flying Austrian colors. Survivors landed at Bizerta number about 270, many wounded. Reports vary about casualty totals with estimates of 800 drowned in a later dispatch. Names aboard include Prince Cagianw Zunica. details remain limited as censorship delays fuller confirmation.
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Kume
Pans
Apcona
Bizerta
Ancona
Rome
Cagianw Zunica
Star officer near seat of the torpedoing dispatch
A terse report notes a star officer closest to the torpedoing seat dispatches to the State Department. Two vessels from an unnamed fleet or port are mentioned in connection with the incident.
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State Department
Sinking of the Ancona sparks U.S. diplomatic alert
Reports from Washington state that the Italian steamer Ancona was sunk by a submarine flying the Austrian flag. Early dispatches claimed 279 of 487 aboard were saved, with details on casualties and survivor accounts still unclear. Officials expect possible diplomatic exchanges with Austria and Italy as inquiries continue.
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Ancona
United States
Rescue of Ancona Crew and Passengers Off Malta
Forty-one crew members and four passengers of the Ancona have been landed at Valletta Malta after being picked up at sea. The rescue was reported via London as of November 10 with details remaining unclear.
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Tunis
Landon
Ancona
Malta
London
Sunk cargo ship Ancons delay touches New York
Word on the sinking of the Ancons had not arrived by early today in New York. WarfGeld and Solarang Company, Italian Line agents, reported Italian censorship delayed private dispatches from being released. The situation prompted ongoing measures and further notices. continued on next page.
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New York
WarfGeld. Solar]ang Company
Italin Line
Weather shift signals coming cold snap says Major Buell
The long delayed weather forecast from Major Allen Buell predicts about 24 hours of unsettled conditions followed by a decided drop in temperature. A large storm area centered over Colorado is expected to move east, replacing milder air with cold, windy conditions across the Mississippi Valley region.
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Allen Buell
Buell
Wero
Mississippi Valley
Colorado
Wardwest
Warn
Teghbey
Sunshine Special schedule arranged to start from St Louis
A new Sunshine Special train timetable links St Louis to San Antonio with 26 hours 1 minute travel time, operated by a Missouri Pacific and G N combination. It departs St Louis at 2:28 nightly and arrives San Antonio at 6:40 the next day, with inbound trains leaving at 8:45 am and returning to St Louis by 1:00 am. Publicity efforts involve ads in northern papers paid by the railroads, supported by the Thousand Club and Chamber of Commerce.
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St. Louis
San Antonio
Missouri Pacfic 1
Adyhen
H. Booth
N. Informatoh
J. W. Ring
Division Freight
St. Louie
Willeave
Ing
Mimouri Pacific-T
Thousand Club
John B. Carrington
Chamber of Commerce
Mae Ae Amadfe
Yoshimito Becomes Emperor Amid Japan Coronation
Yoshihito is proclaimed emperor in Kyoto as Japan endures wet weather, with the ceremony highlighting the crown’s sacred treasures. Opposition protests fade as the grand rite proceeds at Shishinden Hall with the Diet officials and prefectural leaders in attendance.
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Kioto
Spain
Japan
Yoshikin
Temple of
Yoshihito
Shigenahu Waty
Gluima
Lastimmer
Lzunder
Okura
Ral
Cait Olama
Iapan
Himmel
Fatty
Klole
Takia
Shishitder Mall
Moturen
Amutsuhite
Weather Forecast for San Aclouly and Saemnity
Local forecast notes colder temperatures Thursday with unsettled conditions. Light winds and occasional showers are possible as the system moves through the region. Stay tuned for updates from Ledner Jay regarding Thursday’s weather.
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San Aclouly
Saemnity
Ledner Jay Oleh Ang
Coronation Court Scene With Ancient Japanese Decor
Historic coronation pageant described with officials in antique robes at the court of Shishuten. Banners complex decor of cherry tree orange tree sun moon symbols and mythical birds frame the procession as gongs and drums signal the ceremonial ascent.
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Junio
Fe Shlahnden
Shishu
Japan
Jimmy Tenn
Ghiarme
Refugees in Montenegro Hit by Food Shortage
Dispatches from Montenegro describe a grave disaster as about one million Serb refugees have reached Montenegro with many more expected. The food supply is reported as shotl and strained, signaling a dire humanitarian situation.
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London
Montenegro
Atorchy
Meyers 15 Hanged at Fort Worth
A. Meyers, 60, was hanged in Fort Worth for the January 20, 1916 murder of A. T W. Montague, superintendent of terminals for the Texas & Pacific. Meyers argued he acted under belief of justification but forgave his enemies. An earlier sanity trial found him sane after a prior Tulsa shooting sentence.
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Fort Worth
Tez
A. Meyers
A. T W. Montague
Texas & Pacific
Meyers
Arterier
Montague
Monteague
Fried
Fis Atstorneys
Ferguso
Court of Criminal Appeals
Tulsa
Okla
Invaders Hold Serb Railways Through Wish
A late 191-, wartime dispatch reports Teutons gaining traction with Balkan operations. Bulgarians push near Krusevac and Veles while Germans threaten Monastir. allies reinforce with Greek cabinet pressure and potential Serbian dissolution. The scene shifts across Nish, Aleksinac, and the Morava corridor as German and Bulgarian forces seek strategic rail lines and territory.
Paris front widens as French advance toward Veles and Ormanly
A Paris dispatch says French troops extend along the Krivolak line toward Veles with Bulgarian positions precarious. British forces move on Veles from the north, threatening Bulgarian flanks. In a prelude to Ormanty, Bulgarians suffer heavy losses. an attack near Nrivalak by Bulgarians to hinder French moves is repulsed.
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London
Serbhin
Sinai
Aleksinae
Nish
Vais
Morava
Vrusevac
Veles
Paris
Salonik
Athens
Krivolak
Ormanty
Satoni
Coranons
Ranea
Strumnitza
Stinal Fragate
Sitien
Nrivalak
Ndt
Babuna Pass
British Search Of American Ship Sparks Neutrality Clash
Washington reports the American steamer Zealandia was forcibly searched in a Mexican port by a British cruiser, flagging a serious potential U S Britain diplomatic dispute over neutrality. The Zealandia, originally Hawaiian, carries copper and cargo bound for Tampico and Campeche while British authorities probe alleged ship provisioning and readiness for conflict. The incident raises tensions as authorities consider implications for maritime neutrality and U S policy.
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Washington, D.C
Progrestso
Mexica
Neutral
Zealandia
United States
America
Tampico
Campeche
Great Britain
England
Talian Steamer Afire in the Gulf
A Talian steamer Livietta sailing from Galveston to Buenos Aires is afire about sixty miles off Sabine Pass, Texas. Salvage efforts by tugboats Gulfstream John Sealy and Russell, with fire fighting apparatus aboard Senator Bailey, are ongoing to reach the burning vessel. crew were taken off by Russell after midnight. The fire reportedly began yesterday afternoon in hold No 1 on the 1790-ton ship, with unclear cargo details and no confirmed cause.
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Alveston
Tex
Nav
Livietta
Port Arther
Buenos Ares
Sabine Pass
Gulfstream
John Sealy
Russell
Senator Bailey
Tivierts
Gengs
Por Arthur
Buenos Aires
Destroyer Wrecked and Ship Losses Reported
The British torpedo boat destroyer was wrecked in the eastern Mediterranean with no lives lost. Also noted are the steamer Californian sunk, the Swan Moor damaged, and Tun the Towle listed among destroyers. other details include ship measurements and dates. In Chicago, garment workers face an eight-day court action after a strike, with police preventing sidewalk marches and multiple charges filed against defendants.
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Out
Uediterranean
Mediterranean
Offierts
Andrew
Sim
Amsted
Cuicagq
Zealandia Not Linked to German Raids, New York Firm Says
The Zealandia’s boarding party search near Progreso is denied by the Fiskie Trading Company of New York. They say they did not know of any such search nor receive Captain De Vanchier’s report in the past week. The ship arrived at Progreso on October 25 and no sailing date has been set.
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South Kettywehem
Bethie
Warlove Eniibre
United States
England
Ato 9
New York
Zeslandia
Progreso
Fieke Trading Company
Zealandia
Fiske
Gulf of Mexico
Greeks to Demobilize Rome Armies In Latest Order
An Athena newspaper report claims the Gloriary Titan predicts demobilization for the Greek army in Rome with an order by Noe 2 CVA Pave or HO A Heeren and a trained force of about 60,000 men to be disbanded.
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Rome
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Biserla
Berlin
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Anrana
Ein Patil Ieee
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Stosmense Cesca Mascolo Lamura
Consul White
Am Anstro
Porsche
Titean
Penffeld
Vienna
Fage
Lansing
Major Buell
Yoshimito
Peer Spm
Bf Louis
Chicago
Inez
Bethle
Hem Steel Company
Joval Welbte
Othsnevier
Vos
A. W. Montague
Anglo-French War Council Forecast
Asquith
Xerhnin
Berl
Alten
Gilevgelt
Budapest
Krkyovik
Prien
Serbia
Lanita Grevade
Greece
Doiran-Giergheli
Monastir
Sunguria
Bulgaria
Rotterdam
Linden Pally
Chung
Germany
Diriginie
Velea
Posi Lon
Wilson
Wenworth
Kan
Walter Williams
Sid Ameer
Smitter Committee
Oklahoma
Tony
Atatehane
Jon
Mik Marling
Amsterdam
Jha Kupp
Brutish
Manga U
Gulf
Port Arthur
Buenos Ayres
Zealspdia
Ste
Teuton
Heeree
Tanne Ness
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